Fire Erupts At Delhi's Karol Bagh Days Before Diwali, 22 Fire Engines Rushed To Spot
A major fire broke out at a four-storey commercial building in Delhi's Gaffar Market, likely caused by overheating mobile batteries. Emergency services successfully extinguished the blaze with no reported casualties.
Why it matters
The incident highlights urban safety risks and the potential dangers of improper battery storage in densely populated commercial hubs.
A major fire broke out at a four-storey commercial building in Delhi's Gaffar Market in the early hours of Friday, just days before Diwali and on the occasion of Dhanteras, triggering a massive emergency response. Around 20-25 fire engines were rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far.According to Delhi Police, a PCR call regarding the fire at Chain Wali Gali was received at Karol Bagh Police Station at around 1:28 am. Police personnel, including the SHO and night staff, immediately reached the spot and found the fire at Shop No.
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